5 Things to Do This Week: Sept. 15-22

1 Danvers Kiwanis Club Rubber Duck Race: 9 a.m. Sept. 16, Popes Landing, Porter River, Danvers. The Kiwanis Club of Danvers announces their 24th annual Rubber Duck Race. Ducks will begin racing at 8:30 a.m. rain or shine. This race provides funds for Danvers students going off to college. Adopt one duck for $5; six for $25; or 13 for $50. Cash prizes: $1,000 for first place; $300 for second place; $200 for third place; plus runner-up prizes. Those unable to attend may send checks to Danvers Kiwanis Club, courtesy of Kay Maurice, 44 Locust St., Danvers, MA 01923.

2 “A Mighty Wind”: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 16, Along The Way Coffee House, 12 Meeting House Green, Ipswich. Chris Reif and friends from Ipswich and other North Shore communities will come together with brass and woodwinds, as “A Mighty Wind,” for a night of classical music, featuring works by Washburn, Holst, Copland, Ewald, Vaughn Williams and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and show starts at 7 p.m. Admission costs $10 at the door, or through http://www.brownpapertickets.com. Refreshments will be available.

3 Riverbend Paddle and Open House: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Ipswich River Watershed Association, 143 County Road. The Riverbend Open House is a Trails & Sails event that is part of the Essex National Heritage Area’s annual celebration of the natural, cultural and historic features of Essex County. The open house will include games and activities for children and family geared toward teaching them about water use, the watershed and the river. Guests will be able to explore the trails and gardens on the Riverbend property and participate in short paddles departing from the Riverbend dock. While guests may choose to bring their own kayaks/canoes/paddleboards, they are invited to use the organization’s canoes and kayaks. Attendees should dress for the outdoors, and bring sunblock, water bottles and hats. Snacks will be provided, as well as water and restrooms. For information: 978-412-8200; rschneider@ipswichriver.org.

4 Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 20, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15, Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. The Danvers Historical Society will host an open mic night — all talents welcome. Participants should arrive at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For information: 978-777-2711; dh.tremblay@outlook.com.

5 Fall Fling: 7-11 p.m. Sept. 22, Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. The community is invited to dance the night away to benefit the Peabody Library Institute. The evening will feature a silent auction, cocktails, food, raffles and music by UC5. Cost: $50 per person. For tickets, visit the library’s main desk at 15 Sylvan St., Danvers, or go to http://danverslibrary.org.